Kenmore 60589, 60584, 60586, Elite 565.60582, Elite 565.60589 Use And Care Manual

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Countertop

Microwave Oven

Use & Care Guide

Models 565.60582,60584,60586,60589

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Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

DP 16579 Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.sears.com

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door

operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any Object between the oven front face and the door or allow

soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven ifit is damaged. It is particularly important that the

oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) DOOR (bent)

(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES

(d) The even should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

SPECiFiCATiONS

Model: 565. 60582/565. 60564/565. 69586/565. 60589
Power Source: AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 1580W, 13,6 Amps

Maximum Output: 1100W*
Oven Capacity: 2.0 cu. ft.
Turntable Diameter: 12-5/8"
Dimensions: (w x h x d) 23-7/16`'x 14-1J4- x 18-1/8`'
Weight: Approx. 43 Ibs,

*According to IEC-705 test procedure,
Specifications subject to change without notice.

FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE...

To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will
require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven.

Copy your Model and Serial numbers.

Model No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)

Serial No.

(Located on the inner left side of control panel)

© Sears, Roebuckand Co.

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SAFETY
Proper and safe use of your oven

Important Safety Instructions.

Grounding Instructions ......

Utensils .................

ASSEMBLY
Names of Oven Parts and

Accessories ..............

Turntable Installation .......

Installation ...............

OPERATION

Basic Features

Control Panel and Features.. 10

Setting Clock ............. 12

Child Lock-Out ............ 12

Kitchen Timer ............. 13

Time Cooking ............. 13

Special Features

4 Sensor Cooking ........... 15

5 Automatic Defrost by Weight. 16

6 Add Minute ............... 18

6 Turntable Setting .......... 18

Optional Settings .......... 18

COOKING GUIDE

8 Cooking Techniques ....... 19

8 Sensor Cooking ........... 20

9 Sensor Cooking Recipes .... 23

Appetizers ............... - 25

Meats, Poultry and Fish..... 26

Eggs .................... 28

Baked Goods and Desserts.. 29

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning ................. 30

Sears Service ............ 30

Troubleshooting ........... 31

KENMORE ELITE TM MICROWAVE
OVEN

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty service is available by simply
CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS

STORE OR SERVICE CENTER in the

United States.

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this Kenmore Elite TM Microwave Oven
fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of
charge.

KENMORE ELITE TM MAGNETRON

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase,
if the magnetron in this Kenmere Elite TM
Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears witl
repair it, free of charge.

This Warranty applies only while this
product isin use in the United States.

The Warranty give you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
D1817 WA,

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179
For Service Call:

1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR
1 - 800 - 473 - 7247

The above warranty coverage applies
only to microwave ovens which are used
for private household purposes.

PROPER AND SAFE USE OFYOUR OVEN

o The oven must be level.

- The turntable and turntable roller

rest must be in the oven during
cooking. See page 8.

, Place the cookware gently on the

turntable and handle it carefully to

avoid possible breakage.

o incorrect use of browning dish may

cause the turntable to break. See
page 7,

• When using the popcorn feature of
this microwave oven, use only the

bag sizes specified in this Manual.

° The oven has several built-in safety

switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open.

Do not tamper with these switches.

• Do not operate the microwave oven

when empty. Operating the oven
with no food or food that is extremely

low in moisture can cause fire,
charring or sparking.

• Do not cook bacon directly on the
tumtable. Excessive local heating of
the turntable may cause it to break.

- Do not heat baby bottles or baby
food in the microwave oven, Uneven

heating may occur and could cause
physical injury.

° Do not heat narrow-necked

containers, such as syrup bottles.

o

Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.

Do not do home canning in this
microwave oven as itis impossible to
be sure all contents of the jar have
reached boiling temperature.

Do not use this microwave oven for
commercial purposes. This

microwave oven is made for
household use only.

To prevent delayed eruptive boiling
of hot liquids and beverages or
scalding, stir liquid before placing the

container in the oven and again

halfway through cooking time. Let

stand in the oven for ashort time and

stir again before removing the
container.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to

persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before use.

- Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY" on page 2_

• As with most cooking appliances,
close supervision is necessary to
reduce the risk of a fire in the oven
cavity.

If a fire should start:

o Keep the oven door closed
o Turn the oven off, and

• Disconnect the power cord or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all

times:

a) Do not overcook foods. Carefully
attend the appliance if paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not s[ore combustible
items such as bread, cookies, paper
products, etc. inside the oven.

If lightning strikes the power line, the
oven may turn on by itself.
c) Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.

This oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See page 6.
Some products such as whole eggs,
water with oil or fat, sealed containers

and closed glass jars may explode
and therefore should not be heated in

this oven.

• install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

o Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This oven is specifically designed to
heat or cook food, It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used

by children.

• Do not operate this oven if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working propedy or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

- This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified

service technicians. Contact the

nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

- Do not cover or block any vents on
the oven.

• Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.

= Do not use this oven near water,

near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool,

and the like.

o Do not immerse cord or plug in

water.

• Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter.

° When cleaning surfaces of door and

oven that comes together on closing

the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth. See page 30.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

_ DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard

= Touching some of the

internal components can
cause serious personal

injury or death, Do not

disassemble
this appliance.

,_ WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

* Improper use of the

grounding can result in a
dsk of electric shock.

Do not plug intoan outlet
until appliance is

propedy installed and
grounded.

Properly polarized and
grounded outlet

Three-pronged
(grounding) plug

UTENSILS

_l, CAUTION

Personal injury Hazard

• Tightly-closed utensils
could explode. Closed
containers are opened

and plastic pouches
pierced before cooking.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the

grounding instructions are not completely understood

or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an

extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that

has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle

that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked

rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or

greater than the electrical rating of the appliance,

- A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or

tripping over a longer cord.

o Longer cord sets or extension cords are available

and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

o If a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The

marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must
be a grounding-type 3- wire cord, and 3)The longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be

pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

See following page for further instructions "Materials
you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in

microwave oven."
Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1cup of cold
water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power (P100) for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feet the utensil.

If the empty utensil iswarm,
Do not use them for Microwave Cooking.

Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.

CAUTION:

1. Do not use plastic containers for testing.

2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or
hot) in only one area. Do not use a container

that becomes warm anywhere.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin

parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at

least 1 inch away from oven walls.

Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish

must be at least 3116inch above the turntable. Incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most

glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no

metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven

unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with

supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Should be labeled "Microwave Safe" Some plastic containers
soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package.

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain

moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture,

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

Parchment paper
Plastic

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle

Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy, Metal trim may
trimmed utensils cause arcing,

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when

expesed to high temperature.

Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may

split or crack.

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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable/Turntable roller rest! Use and Care Guide

Windmill TM plus Super EvenWave ® System
The Windmill TM fan is a unique Kenmore microwave stirrer system

that is visible on the right wall of the oven cavity. It mixes and
redistributes the microwave energy in every direction within the
oven. The microwaves then bounce off the specially arranged

embossments on the interior walls in such a way that the energy is
evenly distributed throughout the oven. The result for you is more

even cooking, reheating, and defrosting than you have ever
experienced before in a microwave oven.

Safety interlock system Door
Shutsoffoven powerif
door is opened
during operation.

DoorHandle

When you openthe

doorduringcookingprocess,
the cookingstopsbutthe
programwillnot be

canceled. Close door and
pushDIAL to resume
cooking.

TURNTABLE UNSTALLATION

Controlpanel

interiorlight !

Dial

Windmill cover

• Place the roller rest on the cavity
bottom.

, Tumtablehubshould secureiylocked

in the receptacle. Never place the
turntable upside down.

• The turntable rotation should never

be restricted.

• Place the turntable on top of the roller

rest as shown in the diagram.

• Both turntable and roller rest must
always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are
always placed on this turntable for
cooking.

- This turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise; this is normal.

CAUTION: The inside of the oven and
turntable get very hot, so do not touch
them immediately after use.

Turntable Hub(underside)

Ro er res Receptacle

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This oven is designed for Countertop or Built-in installation. Before you begin
installation, you need to decide how you install your oven.

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage
such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

] Countertop Installation [

1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake

and/or outlet vents.

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A minimum clearance of 3 inches is
required between the oven and any
adjacent wall. One side must be open.

Built-In Installation

It is necessary for you to purchase an
Optional Kit for Built-in Installation.
Contact the store where you purchased

_our oven for an optional Built-in Kit.

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Model No. Built-inKit Stock No.

565. 60582 (27 inch) 20-69911/20-6911
(White) (30inch) 20-69913/20-6913

565. 60584 (27 inch)20-69914

(Bisque) (30inch)20-69916

565. 60586 (27 inch)20-69915

(Graphite) (30inch)20-69917

565. 60589 (27inch)20-69910
(Black) (30inch)20-69912

When installing in a Built-in situation,

the oven requires an opening for

installation.
(27 inch): 25"(w) x 17"(h) x 21"(d)

(30 inch): 28J/z"(w) x 17"(h) x 21"(d)
Do not remove the legs from the

bottom of the oven.

. Leave a minimum clearance of

3 inches above the oven.

- Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.

o Blocking the intake and/or outlet

openings can damage the oven.

2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-

volt / 60-Hz household outlet. Be
sure the electrical circuit is at least
15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit,

WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing

appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.

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Plug your oven into a standard 120-
volt /60-Hz household outlet. Be sure

the electrical circuit is at least 15
amperes and that your microwave

oven is the only appliance on the
circuit.

WARNING: If installing the microwave
oven over an electric oven, it must only
be installed over the following Kenmore

Electric Ovens, Stock No.:
(27 inch) 47485, 47486, 47489, 47189
(30 inch) 41785, 41789, 41085, 41086,

41089.

If installed over any other than the listed
Electric evens, the microwave could be

damaged and the warranty would be
void.

Blocking the intake and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.

- The trim must not interfere with
adjacent appliance or cabinet
surfaces. To prevent interference,

leave the clearances listed below at

the front of the microwave opening.

Left and Right sides: 1 inch
Top and Bottom sides: 2 inches

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

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Beep Sound

A beep sounds when a keypad is pressed,
to confirm your key entry.

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